From Dreaming of Wynwood to Painting Murals Across the Country | My Journey as a Mural Artist

Large-scale mural installation in Raleigh, NC

Before murals became part of my career, they were just a dream I carried with me back in Argentina.

I remember being fascinated by the idea of the Wynwood Walls in Miami—the scale, the energy, the possibility of turning entire walls into art. At the time, it felt far from my reality. But something in me knew I would get there.

In 2020, that vision became real.

I had the opportunity to paint my very first mural in Wynwood. It was completely unpaid. The location didn’t even cover materials. I remember a friend questioning me, asking why I would do something like that for free. But I saw it differently. To me, it wasn’t a loss—it was an investment.

I wasn’t known in the city yet. Having a wall in Wynwood felt like stepping into the big leagues. It was a dream come true, and I trusted it would open doors.

I had no idea just how many.

That one mural became the beginning of everything. It led to opportunities to travel across the country, painting for clients who connected with my vision and trusted my work.

My first mural in Wynwood, Miami — where it all began

Shortly after, I painted a front wall at a school in Miami—this time they covered materials. It was also my first time working with scaffolding, learning how to handle not just the creative side of murals, but the physical and technical demands that come with larger surfaces. Every wall was a lesson.

First time working on scaffolding — learning the scale of murals

The First “Yes” That Changed Everything

In 2021, I received my first paid mural commission.

At that time, I had no idea how to price my work—no formula, no structure, just instinct. It wasn’t a big paycheck, but that didn’t matter to me.

What mattered was that someone saw my art and wanted it—specifically my trippy eye designs, which have now become a signature element in my public work. That moment gave me validation, not just as an artist, but as a muralist.

I painted a backyard wall at a bar in Oakland Park, Florida. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was real. I was experimenting, adapting to the wall, learning how paint behaves outdoors, how scale changes everything, and how to solve problems on the spot.

That wall taught me something important: murals are as much about problem-solving as they are about creativity.

My very first paid mural — the beginning of my signature style

Learning the Business Behind the Art

Everything started to shift when I met another muralist during an art show. He shared how he calculated pricing for mural projects—something I had never been taught.

That conversation was a turning point.

Up until then, I was operating purely on passion and intuition. But understanding the business side of murals—pricing, scale, time, materials—gave me a new level of confidence and clarity.

Right after that, I landed my biggest commission at the time—a five-figure project for a smoke shop owner.

I was honestly in shock.

The project included two locations: an indoor mural in Miami Beach and an outdoor wall near Wynwood. The concept? My trippy mushrooms—something I had been exploring in my canvas work. That’s how the client found me and connected with my style.

It was the first time I saw how personal work can directly lead to large-scale opportunities.

Soon after, I was commissioned to create a botanical mural for an IV lounge in Miami Beach. It was completely different from what I had been doing—softer, more organic, more aligned with a calming environment.

That project pushed me creatively. It taught me how to adapt my style to a client’s vision without losing my identity as an artist.

Stepping outside my usual style — botanical mural for a calming space

The Project That Took Me Further

While I was finishing the botanical mural, I saw that some artist friends were painting at a selfie museum.

One of them told me they didn’t have space for more artists—but instead of accepting that, I decided to reach out anyway. I sent an email through their website.

That decision changed everything.

They had seen my mushroom paintings online and loved them. Soon after, they invited me to paint at their new location in Naples, Florida.

This became my first mural project that required traveling and staying in another city for work. It might not seem far, but it was a big step for me.

I created my signature trippy mushroom murals there—and something clicked.

The client connected deeply with my work, and that relationship grew into multiple projects across different states, including North Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Colorado.

That’s when I realized: this was no longer just an opportunity. This was my path.

My first out-of-town mural project — Naples, Florida

Scaling Up: Bigger Walls, Bigger Vision

Around the same time, I collaborated with a very talented graffiti artist friend, Freaky Stars, in Miami.

What started as a smaller collaboration turned into a major project: painting a large two-story daycare building in Allapattah, Florida.

That project pushed me in every way—physically, creatively, and mentally.

Working at that scale required planning, endurance, teamwork, and precision. It wasn’t just about painting anymore—it was about executing a vision across a massive surface, under pressure, and getting every detail right.

Projects like that shape you. They force you to grow.

Large-scale mural project — pushing my work to new dimensions

Self-Taught, Driven, and All In

Looking back, that first unpaid mural in Wynwood opened more doors than I could have ever planned.

I never formally trained as a muralist. Everything I know came from trial and error, from showing up, from saying yes before I felt ready, and from trusting my instincts.

Art has always been part of me. It’s how I express, how I process, how I connect.

And I never allowed myself to believe that I couldn’t do something—I just figured it out along the way.

Every wall, every client, every challenge added another layer to who I am as an artist today.

Sleepless in Seattle Mural - Original Selfie Museum

Where I Am Today

Today, I’m working on my biggest project so far: a full mural installation for an escape room in Redmond, Washington.

It’s my second project with this client, but on a completely different scale—seven different rooms (and more), each with its own theme, each requiring its own immersive world.

It’s challenging. It’s intense. And it’s exactly what I’ve been building toward.

Current project — immersive mural installation in Redmond, WA

Since that first wall, I’ve painted murals across multiple cities and states for businesses, collectors, and creative spaces.

If you’re interested in a custom mural, you can explore my work or contact me here.